What does the cryptic crossword clue "A tense foundation, fundamentally (2,6)" mean?

The definition is "fundamentally". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). A (from clue) + T (abbreviation="tense") + BOTTOM (synonym="foundation,") = ATBOTTOM; definition: "fundamentally" The answer is ATBOTTOM.

A tense foundation, fundamentally (2,6)

Daily Mail Cryptic #17373 | 29 Across | 2024-06-05 flower

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